How to crack AILET 2026 in first attempt?

Cracking AILET exam may seem tough but it can be cleared in first attempt when approached with practical plan- Create a realistic plan based on the days left for the exam day Read about the sections and important topics Alot weeks and days to most important topics Practice previous year questions for getting an idea about the exam Revise the syllabus often

When AILET 2027 registration started?

AILET 2027 registration is expected to start from August 2027 on the official AILET portal - nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The exam date for the All India Law Entrance Test will be released with a notification. The AILET 2027 application form will be released for admission to BA LLB and LLM courses.

How many times is AILET conducted in a year?

AILET entrance exam is conducted once in a year in December every year. The exam is conducted for admission to BA LLB, LLM and Phd programs at the NLU Delhi. Candidates who are appearing in CLAT 2026 can also appear for the AILET exam to increase their chances of admission to NLU Delhi.

Which subject has the maximum weightage in the AILET 2026 exam?

The Logical reasoning section carries the maximum weightage; i.e. 50 per cent in the AILET 2025 Exam. Reasoning is actually a combination of both verbal logic, as well as analytical reasoning. So, one part is full of numbers and data, while the other is made of words and puzzles. Reasoning needs ample practice. Books by MK Pandey and RS Aggarwal will suffice. For Data Interpretation (DI) questions, the trick lies in forming the table. Once this is done, the rest of the questions flow automatically. Hence, the students are advised to prepare this subject carefully and give special attention.

Do I need to read separate books for each subject included in the AILET syllabus?

Candidates who wish to clear the AILET Exam are advised to be well-prepared with the finest study materials and reference books currently avaiable. There are several AILET Books in the market for preparing for the AILET exam and cover all of important topics required to clear the exam. Candidates must note that the AILET books are organised in a manner that you will be able to see the previous years question paper. It is very important for candidates to be familiar with the AILET test pattern as it help students to develop a better strategy and study plan.

Has AILET 2026 syllabus been released for all the programs?

Yes, AILET 2026 Syllabus has been released along with the AILET Admission Notification. Candidates can check the AILET Syllabus 2026 by visiting the Shiksha exam page- www.shiksha.com/law/ailet-exam-syllabus to get more details. AILET 2026 Syllabus is very important for the aspirants as it gives them fair idea and they can plan their study plan to crack the AILET 2026 Exam in first attempt. AILET exam is held for admission to BA LLB, LLM, PhD courses offered at NLU Delhi.

What is the marking scheme of AILET for BA LLB?

The marking scheme for AILET will be as under- +1 mark each correct answer -0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt. No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted

What is the exam pattern of AILET 2026 for BA LLB course?

The exam pattern of AILET BA LLB 2026 is expected to be same as previous years. The BA LLB course exam pattern for AILET 2026 will be as under: Subject Questions per section English Language 50 questions Current Affairs & General Knowledge 30 questions Logical Reasoning 70 questions Total 150 AILET question papers for BA LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD courses have different structures therefore, candidates should check the exam pattern for their respective courses before taking the exam. Check details about the exam pattern of AILET 2026 including test medium, timings, and sectional weightage.

Is AILET Exam Pattern 2026 revised?

No, the exam pattern of AILET LLM 2026 is not revised. However, the exam pattern was previously went modification in the year 2024, within which the duration of the exam was changed and the descriptive section in the exam for the AILET PG Exam course was removed. Candidates must check the revised exam pattern of AILET 2026 and the syllabus of AILET 2026 while doing their AILET 2026 preparation.The NLU Delhi will release the AILET 2026 Exam Pattern online on the NLU Delhi official website.

How many times is AILET conducted in a year?

AILET entrance exam is conducted once in a year in December every year. The exam is conducted for admission to BA LLB, LLM and Phd programs at the NLU Delhi. Candidates who are appearing in CLAT 2026 can also appear for the AILET exam to increase their chances of admission to NLU Delhi.

Has the AILET 2026 exam pattern changed?

AILET 2026 exam pattern did not undergo any changes this year, yet, however, the NLU Delhi reserves the right to introduce any revisions to the exam pattern. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website to avoid any last minute surprises. AILET 2026 exam will comprise 150 MCQ based questions from three sections: English, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning. Earlier, the all India Law entrance test had one more section namely, Legal Aptitude which was removed from the exam syllabus in the previous session.

Is CLAT and AILET 2026 syllabus same?

AILET 2026 syllabus and CLAT 2026 syllabus is not same, both the exams have some common sections but AILET exam does not ask questions from Legal and Quantitative aptitude. Compare the AILET and CLAT exam pattern below: AILET Syllabus and Sections CLAT Syllabus and Sections English English Language Current Affairs and General Knowledge Current Affairs including General Knowledge Logical Reasoning Logical Reasoning - Legal Reasoning - Quantitative Techniques

What are the best strategies to follow AILET Books?

Candidates can follow the strategies given below to follow AILET Books and to secure good marks in the AILET Exam 2026: Go through the AILET Exam Pattern Make a list of the chapters covered in the AILET 2026. Select AILET Books as per the latest syllabus, and pattern Regularly revise and practice the chapters Solve the queries from the several mock tests Solve as many mock tests possible

Please suggest me few books to prepare for Current Affairs section of AILET UG 2026?

With so many resources avaiable in both online and offline mode, finding the right books for the GK current affairs is really a challenging task. Candidates must not stop reading the newspaper as it is the main source to learn about current affairs and anything happening around the globe. Candidates can also refer to the books mentioned here for prepapraing for the AILET Exam and to get a high score. The books are: General Knowledge Book by Arihant, Lucent’s General Knowledge NCERT Book (History and Civics) by Lucent, Manorama Year Book by Mammen Mathew, Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant Experts.

What is the syllabus for AILET?

AILET Exam will be conducted for admission to BA LLB, LLM and PhD courses. Candidates can check the syllabus for AILET for all the programmes offered by National Law University (NLU) Delhi below: AILET BA LLB AILET LLM AILET PhD English Language Different branches of law (Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law) Different branches of Law Current affairs and General knowledge Logical reasoning

What are the best strategies to follow AILET Books?

Candidates can follow the strategies given below to follow AILET Books and to secure good marks in the AILET Exam 2026: Go through the AILET Exam Pattern Make a list of the chapters covered in the AILET 2026. Select AILET Books as per the latest syllabus, and pattern Regularly revise and practice the chapters Solve the queries from the several mock tests Solve as many mock tests possible

Do I need to read separate books for each subject included in the AILET syllabus?

Candidates who wish to clear the AILET Exam are advised to be well-prepared with the finest study materials and reference books currently avaiable. There are several AILET Books in the market for preparing for the AILET exam and cover all of important topics required to clear the exam. Candidates must note that the AILET books are organised in a manner that you will be able to see the previous years question paper. It is very important for candidates to be familiar with the AILET test pattern as it help students to develop a better strategy and study plan.

What is the benefit of reading AILET 2026 books?

The syllabus of AILET 2026 includes sections such as Logical reasoning, general knowledge, and English. If candidates read the AILET books, they will be more confident and clear with concepts to appear in the AILET exam. According to experts, the following are the section-wise recommended books for both law exams: English Language: For AILET Objective General English by RS Aggarwal and English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin is suggested. Current Affairs and General Knowledge: You can choose either CA magazine for both exams. Normally, Pratiyogita Darapan or Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant are preferred for CA. For GK, Arihant General Knowledge, Lucent, or Tarun Goyal's GK book can be preferred. You must also read newspapers regularly for both law exams. Logical Reasoning: For this section, usually any good reasoning book, such as A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Agarwal, Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey, or A New Approach to Verbal and Analytical Reasoning by Arihant, can be followed.

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AILET 2026 requires the right preparation strategy and a focused approach to get admission to the National Law University Delhi. The candidates targeting a high score and aspiring to qualify for the AILET in the first attempt should first understand the exam pattern of the AILET exam.

As a couple of days are left in the exam, candidates must refer to the AILET previous years question papers to mark their preparation for the exam as completed. In the last few days, the main focus of the candidates should be on taking the mock test and solving AILET sample papers as a last-minute preparation strategy for the AILET exam. Read the page below to know how to prepare for the exam effectively.

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